Solve the Problem. -A Boat Is 108 Feet from the Base of Cliff

question 337

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A boat is 108 feet from the base of cliff. If the distance from the top of the cliff to the boat is 27 less than twice the height of the cliff to the water. Find the height of the cliff. Round to the nearest
Tenth of a foot if necessary.

• A) 63 ft
• B) 81 ft
• C) 45 ft
• D) 135 ft

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